Abstract: An inventive gaming machine is disclosed that includes a floating, mid-screen input deck positioned facing an active display region. The gaming machine positions the input deck relative to the active display region such that a part of the active display region extends below the input deck. The gaming machine implements a large active display region within a relatively compact envelope. The gaming machine further provides an ergonomically superior gaming machine configuration that enables a player to view the full extent of the active display region while requiring minimal head and eye movements.

Abstract: An inventive gaming machine is disclosed that includes a floating, mid-screen input deck positioned facing an active display region. The gaming machine positions the input deck relative to the active display region such that a part of the active display region extends below the input deck. The gaming machine implements a large active display region within a relatively compact envelope. The gaming machine further provides an ergonomically superior gaming machine configuration that enables a player to view the full extent of the active display region while requiring minimal head and eye movements.

Abstract: An inventive gaming machine is disclosed that includes a floating, mid-screen input deck positioned facing an active display region. The gaming machine positions the input deck relative to the active display region such that a part of the active display region extends below the input deck. The gaming machine implements a large active display region within a relatively compact envelope. The gaming machine further provides an ergonomically superior gaming machine configuration that enables a player to view the full extent of the active display region while requiring minimal head and eye movements.

Abstract: An emotive lighting system creates volumetric lighting effects with a plurality of point light sources. The plurality of point light sources may be disposed on a plane and are viewable through a lenticular lens disposed a different, non-parallel plane.

Abstract: A visually uniform multi-level, multi-sectioned deck for a gaming machine player interface is disclosed. Sections of the interface are configured with modular panel assemblies having corresponding sets of electronic components. The panel assemblies may be exchanged to customize and flexibly configure the player interface. The deck includes partitions housing individual modular panel assemblies engaged via mated fastener components, shielding visibility of the installed electronic components from the player position until activated. A plurality of the modular panel assemblies, each having distinct and functional sets of electronic components, are available for engagement in each of the partitions of the deck.

Abstract: A gaming terminal includes a first display screen operative to display a wagering game that includes a lower section. A second display screen is operative to display images of input buttons and includes a touchscreen operative to receive inputs at the input buttons to play the wagering game. The second display screen is smaller than the first display screen. The second display screen is positioned forwardly relative to the lower section of the first display screen such that the second display screen is closer than the first display screen to a player position in front of the gaming terminal. The second display screen is inclined relative to horizontal such that an imaginary plane containing the second display screen intersects the lower section of the first display screen thereby creating an infinity pool effect when viewing the first display screen relative to the second display screen.

Abstract: An inventive gaming machine is disclosed that includes a floating, mid-screen input deck positioned facing an active display region. The gaming machine positions the input deck relative to the active display region such that a part of the active display region extends below the input deck. The gaming machine implements a large active display region within a relatively compact envelope. The gaming machine further provides an ergonomically superior gaming machine configuration that enables a player to view the full extent of the active display region while requiring minimal head and eye movements.

Abstract: A multi-player gaming system includes a reflective display assembly that presents multiple views of a 3D game object as seen from different viewpoints. The reflective display assembly includes a plurality of reflectors the each reflect an image of the 3D game object toward a respective position disposed around the gaming system.

Abstract: A gaming terminal includes a first display screen operative to display a wagering game that includes a lower section. A second display screen is operative to display images of input buttons and includes a touchscreen operative to receive inputs at the input buttons to play the wagering game. The second display screen is smaller than the first display screen. The second display screen is positioned forwardly relative to the lower section of the first display screen such that the second display screen is closer than the first display screen to a player position in front of the gaming terminal. The second display screen is inclined relative to horizontal such that an imaginary plane containing the second display screen intersects the lower section of the first display screen thereby creating an infinity pool effect when viewing the first display screen relative to the second display screen.

Abstract: An emotive lighting system creates volumetric lighting effects with a plurality of point light sources. The plurality of point light sources may be disposed on a plane and are viewable through a lenticular lens disposed a different, non-parallel plane.

Abstract: Gaming machines, gaming systems, modular gaming terminals, and methods for assembling modular gaming machines are disclosed. A gaming machine is presented which includes an input device for receiving wagers to play a wagering game, and a display module with a display device for displaying outcomes of the wagering game. The display device is coupled to a display module housing, which includes a male or a female mounting interface. The gaming machine also includes a core module with an electrical bus that electrically connects to the display device. A core housing, which stows the electrical bus and supports the display module, includes the other one of the male and female mounting interfaces. The female mounting interface receives the male mounting interface such that moving the male interface into the female interface automatically aligns the display module with the core module and removably attaches the core housing to the display housing.

Abstract: A visually uniform multi-level, multi-sectioned deck for a gaming machine player interface is disclosed. Sections of the interface are configured with modular panel assemblies having corresponding sets of electronic components. The panel assemblies may be exchanged to customize and flexibly configure the player interface. The deck includes partitions housing individual modular panel assemblies engaged via mated fastener components, shielding visibility of the installed electronic components from the player position until activated. A plurality of the modular panel assemblies, each having distinct and functional sets of electronic components, are available for engagement in each of the partitions of the deck.

Abstract: A multi-player gaming system includes a reflective display assembly that presents multiple views of a 3D game object as seen from different viewpoints. The reflective display assembly includes a plurality of reflectors the each reflect an image of the 3D game object toward a respective position disposed around the gaming system.

Abstract: A gaming terminal includes a first display screen operative to display a wagering game that includes a lower section. A second display screen is operative to display images of input buttons and includes a touchscreen operative to receive inputs at the input buttons to play the wagering game. The second display screen is smaller than the first display screen. The second display screen is positioned forwardly relative to the lower section of the first display screen such that the second display screen is closer than the first display screen to a player position in front of the gaming terminal. The second display screen is inclined relative to horizontal such that an imaginary plane containing the second display screen intersects the lower section of the first display screen thereby creating an infinity pool effect when viewing the first display screen relative to the second display screen.

Abstract: A gaming terminal includes a first display screen operative to display a wagering game that includes a lower section. A second display screen is operative to display images of input buttons and includes a touchscreen operative to receive inputs at the input buttons to play the wagering game. The second display screen is smaller than the first display screen. The second display screen is positioned forwardly relative to the lower section of the first display screen such that the second display screen is closer than the first display screen to a player position in front of the gaming terminal. The second display screen is inclined relative to horizontal such that an imaginary plane containing the second display screen intersects the lower section of the first display screen thereby creating an infinity pool effect when viewing the first display screen relative to the second display screen.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided including a support body (1), which is connected to a cleaning sponge (2). The support body (1) has at least two needle-shaped projections (3.1, 3.2, . . . , 3.n) on the side facing the cleaning sponge (2), with these projections being arranged in only one common recess (4) of the cleaning sponge (2).

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning implement includes a liquid delivery system for providing a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned having a canister for storing a liquid, an electrical motor driving a pump, and a voltage source for engerizing the electric motor. A support head is pivotally attached to the handle for releasably receiving a cleaning sheet. The handle includes a switch and is formed from a plurality of handle sections. Each handle section has at least one electrical connector which is electrically connected with an electrical connector of an adjacent handle section so that the switch can activate the electrical motor. The support head can be configured to allow visual inspection of the cleaning sheet through the support head during use. The canister is provided with plurality of side walls and vent valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 0.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided. The cleaning implement includes a liquid delivery system for providing a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned having a canister for storing a liquid, an electrical motor driving a pump, and a voltage source for engerizing the electric motor. A support head is pivotally attached to the handle for releasably receiving a cleaning sheet. The handle includes a switch and is formed from a plurality of handle sections. Each handle section has at least one electrical connector which is electrically connected with an electrical connector of an adjacent handle section so that the switch can activate the electrical motor. The support head can be configured to allow visual inspection of the cleaning sheet through the support head during use. The canister is provided with plurality of side walls and vent valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 0.

Abstract: A cleaning implement includes a liquid delivery system for providing a cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned having a canister for storing a liquid, an electrical motor driving a pump, and a voltage source for engerizing the electric motor. A support head is pivotally attached to the handle for releasably receiving a cleaning sheet. The handle includes a switch and is formed from a plurality of handle sections. Each handle section has at least one electrical connector which is electrically connected with an electrical connector of an adjacent handle section so that the switch can activate the electrical motor. The support head can be configured to allow visual inspection of the cleaning sheet through the support head during use. The canister is provided with plurality of side walls and vent valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 0.